Well, you don't actually have to take a break but if you need one, this is a great way. Teachers: Take a break for the day and show your students a German film. You can use films as a means to gain exposure to German language and German culture. You can rewind and play again for many reasons, for example German listening comprehension and German accent improvement (if you speak back after the actors). Stop the film anytime when you come across some language byte that interests you.
Advanced and functionally fluent learners: stop looking at those subtitles unless you hit something you don't know! Beginner and intermediate learners may wish to read along in English. Queue up a film you want to see and listen closely to the German being spoken.
A Few Suggestions on Using German Films for Learning Some of the films in the list have been removed for a variety of reasons, but there are still lots there to work with. This list of free German movies was compiled by YouTube user #tdebbie2002 and is an incredibly accessible resource for German learners of all levels. Check out an impressive compilation of German films with English subtitles on YouTube.
